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Rekruuto or Boldly: which premium assistant model fits?
For a dedicated full-time hire, Rekruuto is the stronger choice: 40 hours a week in your time zone for a flat $1,800 a month, top 2% vetting, a 14-day start, and a 1-week trial. Boldly serves a different need: subscription staffing in North America or Europe, priced by monthly hours from 40 hours a month.
| Compared | Rekruuto | Boldly |
|---|---|---|
| What you are buying | One dedicated, full-time hire on your team. You manage the day-to-day work. | Premium subscription staffing: a dedicated assistant employed by Boldly, with a trained backup for vacations or sickness. |
| Where the person is | The Philippines, working in your time zone. | Your choice of North America or Europe. |
| Hours | Full time, 40 hours a week. | Plans of 40, 60, 80, or 100 hours a month, and larger plans up to 160 hours on request. At least 40 hours a month per assistant. |
| Price | $1,800 a month for most roles. From $2,500 a month for software developers. $2,500 a month for an AI Implementation Specialist. | $2,600 a month for 40 hours, $3,900 for 60, $5,200 for 80, and $6,500 for 100, as listed on Boldly's pricing page. Specialist work such as web development and design is billed at a separate hourly rate. |
| How it starts | 14 days for hiring and onboarding. | You review candidate profiles and meet the assistant before you subscribe. |
| Contract | No long-term contract. Pause or cancel with 2 weeks' notice. | Upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time. |
| If it is not a fit | 1-week trial. If it is not a fit, we find a replacement or refund your money. | Boldly advertises a lifetime satisfaction guarantee: if you are not satisfied, it refunds that month's fees. |
Why choose Rekruuto for a full-time hire
Rekruuto is built for one thing: a dedicated, full-time person on your team, working your hours. Most roles are a flat $1,800 a month, software developers are from $2,500 a month, and an AI Implementation Specialist starts at $2,500 a month. We accept only the top 2% of applicants, hires start in 14 days, and the first week is a trial with a replacement or refund. Rekruuto is trusted by 100+ customers.
When might Boldly be the better option?
Boldly is built for a different kind of need:
- An assistant who must be based in North America or Europe.
- A plan priced by monthly hours rather than a full-time seat.
- A specialist team billed by the hour alongside your assistant.
Most Rekruuto roles are $1,800 a month. Software developers are from $2,500 a month, and an AI Implementation Specialist starts at $2,500 a month. Hiring can start in 14 days. There is a 1-week trial: if you are not satisfied, we find a replacement or refund your money. You can pause or cancel with 2 weeks' notice.
We place full-time executive assistants, marketing assistants, bookkeepers, designers, video editors, developers, sales and support staff, and AI Implementation Specialists. See roles, or check the numbers in the salary calculator.
For U.S.-based assistants on smaller plans, see Rekruuto vs Time etc. All comparisons are on the compare hub.
Frequently asked questions
Who employs a Boldly assistant?
Boldly's pricing page says its U.S. staff are Boldly employees, not contractors. With Rekruuto, you get a dedicated full-time person working your hours, for one flat monthly price.
How do the prices compare?
Boldly lists $2,600 a month for 40 hours a month. Most Rekruuto roles are $1,800 a month for a full-time hire working 40 hours a week, so you get a full working week for a lower monthly price.
Can I meet the person first with Rekruuto?
Yes. You meet the people we shortlist, and the first week is a trial with a replacement or refund if it is not a fit.
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